rangeretteとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From ranger +‎ -ette, originally coined as a proprietary name for Kilgore College's precision dance team (founded 1939). The suffix -ette denotes a feminine or diminutive form, emphasizing the team's pioneering role as a women's drill unit.

発音

IPA: /ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/

名詞

Rangerette (plural Rangerettes)

1. (noun) A member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2. (by extension) A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style.
3. (specifically) An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf.

使用する際の注意点

Capitalized when referring specifically to the Kilgore College team (e.g., "She is a Rangerette").

Often appears in cultural contexts referencing American traditions, such as parades, sports halftimes, and inaugural events.

Proper 名詞

Rangerette

(trademark) The premier precision dance team of Kilgore College in Texas, established in 1940 by Gussie Nell Davis.

See Also

• Revels (annual Rangerette show)
• ranger
• Kilgoreite (demonym for residents of Kilgore, Texas, the team's hometown)
• drill team